Jordan Arrests 16 Tied to Muslim Brotherhood Plot

Jordan has arrested 16 individuals linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, thwarting a plot involving the manufacturing and launch of rockets, explosives, and drones to undermine national security. The suspects, with ties to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, were part of a long-term surveillance operation by Jordan's General Intelligence Department, which had been monitoring their activities since 2021. Authorities discovered a missile ready for launch, a drone factory, and a cache of weapons, highlighting the threat posed by the group amid ongoing regional tensions. This plot, reportedly supported by the Muslim Brotherhood's Lebanese branch, aimed to incite chaos in Jordan, which has a significant Palestinian population. The arrests underscore the broader regional challenge posed by the influence of transnational Islamist groups like Hamas as conflicts continue with Israel. All suspects have been referred to the State Security Court for prosecution.